Media Advisory

February
1, 2002 - Following its previously advertised closed-session
meeting via conference call at 2 p.m. today, the State Board
of Education may make a special announcement.

If
that is the case, a news release will be sent to you immediately,
and Board Chair Ron Gidwitz will be available by phone at
3 p.m. to answer questions from reporters. The phone number
for this availability will be located at the top of the
news release.

Illinois State Board of Education
100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777